Disease

Middle East respiratory syndrome - Saudi Arabia

The Ministry of Health of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia has reported four locally-acquired laboratory-confirmed cases of Middle East respiratory syndrome coronavirus (MERS-CoV) through October 31 this year.

Ebola - Uganda

To date, the Ministry of Health has reported that the ebola outbreak has increased to 140 confirmed cases, including 55 deaths. A first case reported from Jinja district showing the disease is not contained.

Dengue Fever - Vietnam

According to the Vietnam Ministry of Health, since the beginning of the year through November 15, 303,637 dengue fever cases, including 112 fatalities have been reported.